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Ann Thorac Surg 1986;41:284-286
© 1986 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Surgical Treatment of Ruptured Aneurysms of the Sinus of Valsalva

From the Departments of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, S India

Accepted for publication May 22, 1985.

^* Address reprint requests to Dr. John, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, S India (PIN: 632 004)

Aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva are usually congenital in origin. When they rupture, it is generally into the right atrium or the right ventricle. Signs of a left-to-right shunt, aortic runoff, and cardiac decompensation are the cardinal features. Early diagnosis and surgical correction result in cure. We report our experience with 28 patients. In all patients, we used a combined aortocameral approach, and we recommend a sandwich patch for the repair. Aortic valve replacement is needed only in patients with severe degenerative changes. The overall operative mortality was 21.4%, but in the last 10 years, mortality was only 11.7%. The causes of operative and late mortality are discussed.

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